Audiophiles as a collective, have steadfastly refused to acknowledge that the most important component in the playback chain is the listening room itself. It's more appealing, perhaps, to purchase the latest box of gleaming gold and silver, or towering sculpture of wood and lacquer. We must recognize, however, that no component has as much impact on the performance of an audio system as the room in which it is installed. Quite simply, one will never obtain the performance they paid dearly for if this component is not paid due respect.
